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Get Active Each Day

Being active and eating healthy food play a big part in getting healthy and staying healthy.

Everyone – not just kids – should be active every day, in as many ways as possible. Not being active can cause an energy imbalance – that’s when you take in more energy than you actually use. It can have a big effect on your health and how you feel.

Age

How much activity?

5 to 12

At least 60 minutes a day of moderate and vigorous activities. It’s even better to be active for up to a three hours every day.

Strengthening activities, like climbing or jumping, at least three days of the week.

13 to 17

At least 60 minutes a day of moderate and vigorous activities. For even more health benefits, try to be active for several hours a day.

On at least three days per week, include activities that strengthen muscle and bone.

It sounds like a lot but you don’t have to do it in one go – it all adds up over the day. It’s also fun to do a few different activities.

Try to be active in lots of different ways and challenge yourself to try something new. Remember that it can take time to learn a new skill or a new sport, so don't expect to be good at something right away.

Why be active?

To have good flexibility, balance and coordination, so you can move well.

To meet up with your friends and make new ones.

To learn how to run, throw, jump, catch and kick, which are part of lots of sports.

To improve your fitness.

To help you stay healthy and not get sick.

To feel happy and full of energy.

To help you keep at a healthy weight.

To help you feel relaxed and confident.

To help you sleep better.

To improve your posture.

To learn new skills and challenge yourself.

To have fun!

Organized sports

There are lots of organized sports that you can play – football, netball, rugby league and basketball are very popular. But there are plenty of other sports to choose from. Why not try something different like indoor cricket, lacrosse, marching, ten pin bowling or table tennis?

Staying safe

You need plenty of fluids when you’re playing sport or being active, especially if it’s hot and humid. Make sure you have a drink before you start, as well as plenty of water while you’re playing.

Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide! Always wear sunscreen, sun glasses, clothing and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Play in the shade when you can.

And make sure you wear the right protective equipment – such as a bike helmet, knee or shin pads – to stay safe and avoid injuries.

What if I don’t like sport?

You don’t have to do an organized sport to be active. There are fun activities to suit everyone, no matter who you are or what you like to do. Things one person can do: Hopscotch, Dance, Skateboarding, Hula Hoop, Bike Riding, Fly a Kite, Juggling, Tennis against a wall, Rollerskating.

Everything You Eat and Drink Matters –

Focus on Variety, Amount, and Nutrition

info obtained from: www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au

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